Literature Review on Behavioural Approaches to Support Dietetic Practice in the Treatment of Obesity
Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 1–6 · Published 11 Sep 2016
10.9734/BJESBS/2016/28290Abstract
There is a global agreement that obesity is become as one of the most serious public health problems of this century. This paper summarises and discusses the evidence for the use of different behavioral approaches, interventions and counseling skills in dietetic practice in the management of obesity. Behavior change therapy in obesity treatment is not only assisting people to take their decision to change, it is helping them to find ways to change. Therefore the health care provider especially dietitian should have the appropriate training and counseling skills to helping people to achieve their goals to lose weight.
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